# Stylish Mug Tree By Cowbag | Published 2007-03-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-mug-tree References: [thisnext](http://www.thisnext.com/item/AA90710F/Vicki-Turners-Laser-Cut-mug) & [rockettstgeorge](http://rockettstgeorge.co.uk) At last, something I never thought possible - a stylish mug tree. Designed by Vicki Turner, its made of powder coated steel, and look really closely you can see the squirrel. I love the design of this and the fact its quirky without turning into a kitch horror show. **Implications** - If you wanted to give your [tea or coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-moky) time a little forest flair, then this is the perfect item for you to purchase. Your [collection of mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-mug) will hang nicely on this mug tree waiting to be picked like a ripe apple. What better way to start off your morning routine than going mug picking at the crack of dawn? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stylish Kitchen Accessories:** Creating unique, eye-catching designs for kitchen accessories could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses looking to tap into the growing home decor market. - **Nature-inspired Decor:** Nature-inspired home decor, like the squirrel motif on this mug tree, could be a trend that continues to grow in popularity. - **Organization and Storage Solutions:** Designing functional and stylish organization and storage solutions, like this mug tree, could offer a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses in the home goods industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Goods:** The home goods industry could benefit from creating trendy and functional home decor products for consumers looking to add personality to their living spaces. - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware manufacturers could create unique and stylish designs for everyday products, like mug trees, to stand out in a crowded market and appeal to consumers looking for more than just function. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry could explore nature-inspired designs, like the squirrel motif on this mug tree, to appeal to consumers looking to bring the outdoors inside and add personality to their homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dinosaur-Shaped Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-ceramic-dinosaur-mug.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Landmark-Inspired Glass Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-mount-fuji-glass-mug.md) - [Handle-Free Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold.md) - [Desk Thermo Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessi-buri-tumbler.md) - [Playful Monkey-Inspired Coat Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monkey-coat-stand.md) - [Living Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treevive.md) - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md) - [Cheeky Bathroom Plungers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-plunger.md)